I use Tom's of Maine deodorant. I'm pretty sweaty (I sweat when I'm nervous or anxious, which is pretty much any time I'm in public)Tom's doesn't stop you from sweating, it just masks the smell of sweat.I'm sure there is better deodorant out there.I like the way the apricot Tom's smells. My boyfriend uses lemongrass Tom's and it stung my armpits. I think the apricot is milder.

Soapwalla Kitchen -- http://www.etsy.com/listing/35641572/deodorant-creamVegan, Leaping Bunny certifiedI really love this one, but it will sting on freshly shaved underarms. It's a cream, so you rub some in with your fingers, which I thought would be annoying, but I ended up not minding it at all.

I've used Mitchum in the past but it really stung so I stopped using it...I shave my underarms every time I shower so I can't avoid the sting. Will pick up some Ban the next time I go to the store and then start looking for something more natural. Thanks for the recommendations! :)

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I liked TJ's Cotton one for a while until it flat-out stopped working for me, which sucked. Now I use Desert Essence chamomile deodorant and I like it thus far. Unfortunately I don't have an 'ole faithful' because all deodorants eventually putter out and stop working for me. So annoying.

I use Tom's and keeps me from being stinky (and I am generally pretty stinky, so that's saying something). I've tried the Jason stuff and that doesn't do much for me. Switching to a deodorant from an antiperspirant wasn't as big of a deal as I thought, and now at least I don't get yucky stains on my clothes.

I use Jason, and I found that compared to using Secret I actually sweat WAY LESS. I used to end up with huge wet pit marks on all my clothes, but now I don't. Weird! I like Jason, but I haven't tried any of the others because I was immediately happy with Jason.

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I needed this thread about two hours ago, before I broke down and bought questionable deodorant. I really want to try the Jason or the Ban, but right now I have enough ineffectual deodorant to last me over a year--at least $20 worth of deodorant that doesn't work but has comforting labels.

I've spent almost a year and a half trying different non-evil deodorants, and so far no luck.Tom's of Maine unscented: by my second class, I was getting somewhat sweaty and could smell myself; this might have worked if I took a shower every single day and had time to re-apply every hour. Tom's of Maine roll-on: same thing, but moisterCrystal (rock, roll-on, etc): noNatural something Ocean Breeze spray-on: just bought this a week ago, I love the idea, but it doesn't work for me and the "spray-on" is not so convenient unless you've just taken a shower and aren't wearing clothingOthers: over the years, even pregan, I've tried various deodorants because I don't like all the chemicals.

Results: I need chemicals. I just want to make it through my classes without smelling my own armpits.

I currently use Tom's of Maine, the unscented one. I love how it's cruelty-free and all-natural, although I'm also curious about the Jason one. The Tom's works pretty well for me but sometimes I wish it was just a little stronger. I might try Jason deodorant, or just stick with this kind.

I really like Earth Science, which you can find at Whole Foods. The rosemary mint works the best, but if you have sensitive skin, I'd probably do a different scent (I think rosemary is an irritant for some?)

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Another vote for Earth Science! I get the Lavender and something scent, and I like it pretty well. I just bought Nutribiotic from Vegan Essentials (also Lavender) and it's pretty decent, too. So far I've liked many products from both of those brands.

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except lately I just use coconut oil instead of shea and cocoa butter, and I don't bother with the essential oils.

I realize you might not want to make you own, but it works so much better for me than any I've ever bought in a store. The last few years some etsy sellers and the like have started selling similar products to this so you could go that route too- I think someone linked a similar one above, or there's Bubble and Bee which have "creams" if you scroll down the page:http://www.bubbleandbee.com/servlet/the ... Categories

Sometimes in the summer I'll also use Certain Dri, which is vegan, a few times a week at night to cut down on perspiration, but I haven't bothered too much the past few years.

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as others have stated above, ban and mitchum are "accidentally vegan" antiperspirants easily found at the local drugstore.

i have been using more natural deodorants for awhile now, and i've amassed a little collection. hands down, soapwalla (http://www.etsy.com/listing/35641572/deodorant-cream) is my favorite natural deodorant. it's a little weird to apply at first, as it's a cream and you apply it with your fingers, and it's a has a bit of a powder after-feel to it, but it works well. i apply it right after a shower and i wake up with stank-free underarms the next morning. it has an unoffensive herbally-type smell to it.

other deos i enjoy: earth science lichen plant: smells sort of like baby powder and works super-well, i would say it's my #2 behind soapwalla.

tom's of maine long-lasting deodorant in apricot: not as long-lasting as it claims (i was slightly stinky by the end of the day), but it smells super-good. fruity pits!

the crystal rock roll-on/spray: works well, no issues, unscented. lately i've wanted a scented deodorant, but i keep this around in case hubby or i run out. the spray works well for those who don't shave their pits.

I never knew Ban was vegan! In case you are curious they are owned by Kao here is a bit about animal testing from them:

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In developing safety assessment methods for our products and materials, Kao utilizes cultured cells so that no animal is used. For example, skin allergies are complex mechanisms affecting the entire body, and they involve many stages.

I really like the Earth Science "Lichen Plant" deodorant. I'm a pretty heavy sweat-er and it keeps me nice and dry even when I spend the day in the kitchen at work. All natural, and leaping bunny approved!

All the natural deodorant brands make me smell worse than not wearing any deodorant at all, I swear.

I've been using a crystal for a couple years now, and it works. It doesn't keep you from sweating, if that's what you're going for, but it keeps you from stinking. I can smell myself if I'm really sweating, like out in the heat or whatever, but I think that's probably normal even with a typical non-vegan antiperspirant. And they last a really long time. I only replaced my first one because I dropped it on a tile floor and it shattered.

I just can't do without an antiperspirant in addition to deoderant so none of the natural brands for me. I like the women's Mitchum, the white solid, not the gel. It works and the transfer to my clothes is pretty minimal.

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I just wanted to add that I now smell again, so I think I'm going to start a company where I sell those deodorant shoe balls, but for your armpits instead. I will call them Pit Balls. Just strap 'em under there. And the logo will be a happy pitbull. That is all.

I found a store yesterday that carries about 5 different varieties of natural deodorant...and I even found 3 different ones at Walmart. I bought Ban because I think I also need both components, the antiperspirant and the deodorant, particularly when it's hot and humid outside, because I don't want to stain my clothes. I will try some of the more natural ones probably in the fall when it starts cooling down again. :)

My dad makes his own with cornstarch and baking soda (I think) and says it works great. Might have to give that a try too.

Since my teen years I've tried many brands from Secret to Tom's of Maine (I would NEVER use Secret now because of animal testing). The best deodorant hands down is the Crystal Rock Salt or whatever. The packaging is horrendous and it's less convenient than regular deodorant (you have to run the salt crystal under running water), but it works for me. It's also the ONLY fragrance-free deodorant. I don't want to smell like my deodorant - I want to smell like my perfume. Tom's of Maine unscented smelled like fresh ginger, which I actually liked, although some people might be put off. A writer actually tested a bunch of deodorants for Slate and found the Crystal to be second only to Secret Clinical Strength.

As for people who have used the Crystal deodorant without success - I understand. Deodorant, like perfume, is very specific to each individual. Sweat glands are controlled by hormones and they work unpredictably. Deodorants react with your body based on many factors, including pH, temperature, stress levels, etc. So what works for one person may not work for her friend.

Etsy also has great deodorants. A list of shops with good ones:Stegosaurus RexorangefuzzSam's NaturalraganellaFat and the Moonmeowmeowtweet